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What Medicare's Boss Can Learn from Ryan

Yesterday, Medicare's head Dr. Don Berwick labeled Paul Ryan the real "rationer-in-chief." Berwick though may want to pay closer attention to part of the Ryan plan. You have to give the administration and congressional Democrats credit for talking point consistency. They’ve hammered away at one …

Written by Stanley Goldfarb on Tuesday April 26, 2011

GOP Freshmen Take Heat For Ryan's Medicare Plan

During the two week recess in their home districts, Republican freshmen are getting challenged by constituents for their votes on Medicare. During the two week recess in their home districts, Republican freshmen are getting challenged by constituents on their votes which would drastically change …

Written by Tim Mak on Monday April 25, 2011

GOP Freshmen Rally Behind Ryan Budget

The GOP allied behind Ryan's budget Friday. Yet amongst freshmen members, many who voted for the Ryan plan were also expressed support for the more aggressive RSC plan. The Republican Conference rallied around Rep. Paul Ryan budget plan this afternoon and approved the framework for the 2012 fiscal …

Written by Tim Mak on Friday April 15, 2011

New Tax Revenues: The Fiscal Crisis Fix?

Conservatives looking for an alternative to the Ryan plan will need to pay more attention to tax revenues if they hope to craft a serious response to the fiscal crisis. This is part six. Click here to read the entire series. The fourth element of a conservative response to the …

Written by David Frum on Thursday April 14, 2011

Ryan Won't Disown Heritage Analysis

After an event where he defended his budget, I spoke to Rep. Paul Ryan about the controversial economic analysis from Heritage Foundation used in his recent proposal. Today, at an event hosted by the think tank e21 and moderated by Fred Barnes, Rep. Paul Ryan defended his budget proposal. I asked …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday April 14, 2011

Ryan: My Budget is a Political Winner

At an event hosted by the think tank e21, Paul Ryan responded to Obama's Wednesday budget speech and defended the political viability of his own proposal. Paul Ryan is shocked that the president has attacked his budget proposal and is now painting the GOP as a party which wants to leave seniors to …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday April 14, 2011

Ryan's Budget Gives Obama What He Wants

The Republican plan to cut taxes and slash government health care spending gives the president prime opportunities for political victory. “Whatever you do, don’t serve to his backhand.” “Don’t be nervous. I have the new Ryan serve. It’s bold!” “Trust me on this. Don’t serve to his backhand.” …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday April 13, 2011

Why This Dem Loved Obama's Speech

While he could have offered more specifics, Obama's Wednesday afternoon speech on deficit reduction gave the Democratic base what they wanted to hear. Once again, Barack Obama has given a hell of speech when he had to. While it can be argued that he could have offered more specifics, the …

Written by Les Francis on Wednesday April 13, 2011

The Welfare State Goes Bust

The changes contemplated by Yuval Levin and Paul Ryan won’t be the end of the welfare state. They will however amplify differences between those who receive aid and those who don’t. This is part three. Click here to read the entire series . I doubt that Yuval Levin would disagree …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Chris Matthews' Mediscare Won't Work

Chris Matthews claims Ryan's budget will “kill half the people who watch this show.” But why freak out grandma when the burden of reform is falling on the young? On Monday’s Hardball with Chris Matthews , the host made a claim that the Paul Ryan bill would “kill half the people who watch this …

Written by Brad Schaeffer on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Ryan Budget: Compassionate Conservatism Goes Kaput

Yuval Levin endorses the Ryan idea of radical reductions in government social insurance. Is this plan the right next step for conservatism? This is part one. Click here to read the entire series . Don't miss Yuval Levin's piece in the current National Affairs , " Beyond the Welfare …

Written by David Frum on Tuesday April 12, 2011

Why the Dems Should Take Ryan Seriously

Democrats may not like the Ryan budget, but they should be careful not to write off the chance to begin a serious dialogue about our nation's fiscal health. E.J. Dionne, one of the smartest and (justifiably) most respected commentators of our time, has labeled Rep. Paul Ryan’s 2012 federal …

Written by Les Francis on Friday April 8, 2011

Reading Romney’s Mind

As Republicans edge closer to a shutdown and Democrats get ready to run against the Ryan budget, what's going through Romney's head? This has been my best week in politics since John McCain lost to Barack Obama. I face two huge problems: getting nominated and getting elected. To get …

Written by David Frum on Thursday April 7, 2011

What the Ryan Budget Gets Right

There's a lot that's baffling in the Ryan budget plan, but also many proposals that are a step forward. I wrote yesterday about what is baffling in the Ryan budget plan. What is positive? 1) The Ryan plan accepts that tax cuts must be "paid for" with offsets elsewhere in the budget. That's …

Written by David Frum on Thursday April 7, 2011

Ryan's Biggest Gamble

The conventional wisdom in D.C. is that Ryan's budget is political suicide for any who endorse it. But is that really the case? The conventional wisdom in Washington, D.C. Tuesday was clear: House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's FY 2012 budget plan is political suicide for anyone who …

Written by Steve Bell on Wednesday April 6, 2011

A Budget That Can't Budge

The Ryan Plan won't become law. So what's it for? What is the much-discussed Paul Ryan plan ? You probably know the plan’s main elements: A huge cut in Medicaid, a big cut in the value of future Medicare coverage for those under age 55, substantial cuts in discretionary domestic spending, …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday April 6, 2011

Ryan's Rosy Job Numbers: Fact or Fantasy?

Ryan's budget has received the most criticism for his unemployment figures. FF spoke to the source of the numbers to see if they add up. The element of the new Ryan/GOP budget which has received the most condemnation and in some cases mockery are the unemployment figures. Specifically, the Ryan …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Wednesday April 6, 2011

Will Congress Buy Ryan's No Nonsense Budget?

Paul Ryan has taken the great leap forward by proposing a budget which tackles the real drivers of our debt crisis. But is Washington ready to act? Paul Ryan, House Budget Committee Chairman and realist, has taken the great leap. He has publicly proposed a budget resolution for Fiscal Year …

Written by Steve Bell on Tuesday April 5, 2011

Ryan: 'It's Not A Budget, It's A Cause'

Tuesday morning, Rep. Paul Ryan unveiled his 2012 fiscal year budget proposal, calling for close to $6 trillion in cuts over the next 10 years. 12:57pm: The last question to Ryan: do you regret your vote on TARP? Ryan: No. I hate TARP, but …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Tuesday April 5, 2011

What's at Stake in Ryan's Budget

Paul Ryan’s budget plan could spur an intelligent conversation on spending. But what we’ll probably hear from the left are the same scare tactics and budget cut horror stories. Tomorrow, Rep. Paul Ryan will release his highly anticipated budget plan. Early reports suggest that along with …

Written by J.D. Hamel on Tuesday April 5, 2011